In this episode we’re talking Education Tech Apps with Ibrahim Farook, CEO, Cosmico

Ibrahim Farook founded BIE in 2018. He left his job as a broker to pursue his dream of creating a platform designed with the intention of disrupting the Educational Technology (EdTech) industry, using innovative learning concepts in combination with cutting-edge technology. The entrepreneurial spirit in Ibrahim roots from his own personal struggles with education. Growing up with a diagnosis of dyslexia, in an environment that was not inclusive towards students with learning differences, his own learning gaps developed. This became the driving force that keeps Ibrahim and his team motivated towards achieving meaningful and transformative work, which has led to the development of their gamified, learning app.

In this episode we’re talking AR solutions for LGUplus as part of the 5G alliance in Asia with Robin Sho Moser, CEO, eyecandylab

Robin is the CEO of eyecandylab, a company for interactive video backed by Silicon Valley-based investors. He is in charge of identifying global opportunities and building potential strategic partnerships in the telecom and media market. In addition to that, he is also involved in global business development and sales. Robin also represents the company to the public and manages relevant operations of marketing and PR. Recently, he was honored as an "Emerging Leader in Streaming" for his contribution to the industry. He spent his entire career at the intersection of technology and media. He founded a digital media agency providing consultancy to global brands and helping them through the digital transformation process with 10+ years of experience in marketing. Robin holds a B.A. in Media Management as the best graduate student in the class of 2013 with in-depth specialization in Brand Communication.

In this episode we’re talking User Interfaces & UX with Bruno Zamborlin, Chief Scientific Officer & CEO, HyperSurfaces

Bruno Zamborlin, PhD is an Italian AI researcher and entrepreneur based in London, UK.

Visiting researcher at Goldsmiths University, Bruno pioneered the concept of transforming physical objects into touch-sensitive, interactive surfaces using vibration sensors and Artificial Intelligence.

In this episode we’re talking Hybrid Satellite Networks with Dr Jaime Reed, Vice President, Consulting Services at CGI

Jaime loves working with clients to invent the Space services of the future and 5G is one of the most exciting developments in the industry as satellite and terrestrial technologies converge. He leads SatCom and Earth Observation services and applications development in the UK for CGI, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic IT and business consulting companies. A key focus at the moment is developing the service layer required to help clients integrate and orchestrate the networks of the future. He has spent 20 years in the space industry as a systems engineer and project manager working on some of the most complex ground, satellite and software systems. Jaime has a Doctorate in Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics and is a Chartered Engineer.

In this episode we're about the business & creative applications of 5G with Poppy Dowell, Head of 5G acceleration at Wayra. 

Poppy is head of 5G acceleration for 5PRING at Wayra UK , delivering the UK’s first 5G commercial application accelerators based in the West Midlands. She has extensive experience running corporate innovation and start-up acceleration programmes. Prior to becoming head of 5G acceleration for 5PRING Poppy worked within the connected and automated vehicle industry as senior partnership manager for Zenzic. Poppy is particularly passionate about digital innovation and helping small businesses harness their potential to scale into world altering business.

In this episode we’re talking with Olu Orugboh, CEO of Synergy Solutions about the accelerated digital transformation, women entrepreneurs, business support programmes led by the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women and a series of exclusive webinars delivered in partnership with CW (Cambridge Wireless) and Synergy Solutions.

Olu is a senior leader and seasoned professional with over 20 years’ experience, leading businesses through change, transformation and migration into digital environments. She has assisted a range of companies from start-ups, through to high growth scale ups to FTSE listed companies both in the UK and Internationally to embrace digital technology safely whilst remaining resilient and responsive to the rapidly changing environment. Olu has deep international experience, assisting enterprises to turn around their failing operations through to putting in place infrastructures to support growth initiatives and introduce digital innovation.

Olu has extensive business experience having had the opportunity, through both through her own business and other executive level positions to shape the strategy for a wide array of businesses and introduce digital technology, providing a range of companies with the opportunity to speed up response and enhance the quality of that response, which she believes to be vital in the delivery of an agile business. Olu is highly committed to assisting organisations to become resilient and future proofed, and with growing the impact of digital technology in underserved communities.